Gyarados V Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Gyarados V from the Evolving Skies set is a Rare Ultra card with 220 HP. This Water-type Basic Pokémon V features the attack Heavy Storm and vivid artwork, making number 171 a striking addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic, V
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Regulation Mark: E
• Rules: V rule applies—when your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Gyarados V is from the Sword & Shield Evolving Skies expansion, identified by set code swsh7 and card number 171. It is a Rare Ultra card, distinguished by its high HP and powerful attacks “Get Angry” and “Heavy Storm.”

Variants & Identifiers

• No print variants are listed for this card.
• Identifiers: set code swsh7, number 171, illustrator PLANETA Tsuji.
• Market reference query: “Gyarados V Evolving Skies 171.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Rare Ultra status, careful handling is recommended to avoid edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolving Skies (swsh7): Features Gyarados V as a powerful Water-type Basic V Pokémon with strong offensive capabilities and a high HP pool. It adds strategic depth with its “Get Angry” attack that increases damage based on damage counters, and the heavy-hitting “Heavy Storm.”

Gyarados V Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Gyarados V (Evolving Skies 28) is a striking Rare Holo V with 220 HP. Its art captures Gyarados’s fierce energy in battle, and Heavy Storm headlines its offense.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic,V
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weaknesses: Lightning ×2
• Attacks:
• Get Angry: Does 20 damage for each damage counter on this Pokémon (cost: Water, Water, Colorless)
• Heavy Storm: Deals 180 damage (cost: Water, Water, Water, Colorless)
• Rules: V rule applies—when your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Evolves From: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Print Variants: None listed
• Image URL: /images/swsh7/swsh7-28.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing of Gyarados V appears in the Evolving Skies set as card number 28. It is classified as a Rare Holo V card, making it a visually appealing collectible within the Sword & Shield series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code swsh7 and regulation mark E. The illustrator, PLANETA Tsuji, is a key identifier for this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• Based on the provided data, this card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant holo finish and maintain condition, store Gyarados V in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card to retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolving Skies: Introduced Gyarados V as a powerful Water-type Basic Pokémon with high HP and impactful attacks, illustrated by PLANETA Tsuji. This set emphasizes dynamic V cards with strong offensive capabilities.